²⁰ In famine^(A) he will deliver you from death,
    and in battle from the stroke of the sword.^(B)
21 You will be protected from the lash of the tongue,^(C)
    and need not fear^(D) when destruction comes.^(E)
22 You will laugh^(F) at destruction and famine,^(G)
    and need not fear the wild animals.^(H)
23 For you will have a covenant^(I) with the stones^(J) of the field,
    and the wild animals will be at peace with you.^(K)

¹⁸ The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care,^(A)
    and their inheritance will endure forever.^(B)
19 In times of disaster they will not wither;
    in days of famine they will enjoy plenty.